The Influencers: John Bridgman

We’re about to let pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders onto the latest section of the South Frame’s greenway to be completed, between Durham and Montreal Streets. Completion of the work in this block means you will be able to get from Colombo to Montreal Streets on this new garden-lined laneway, away from […]

The Influencers: Paul Lonsdale

Going back into Alert Level 2 certainly re-tested the resilience of our business community. Survival seems to be the theme as 2020 continues to test us all in one way or another. That said, watching any of the David Attenborough Planet Earth series, I am always in awe of what the animal […]

The Influencers: Joanna Norris

At the heart of one of the most desirable destinations in the world sits Ōtautahi Christchurch, a revitalised city where central South Island adventures begin. Arrive here and explore the full gambit of New Zealand experiences, just up the road, around the corner or over the pristine Southern Alps. No matter where […]

The Influencers: Joanna Norris

The second wave of Covid-19 has dealt the country a psychological blow alongside the economic and social impacts we are still experiencing from the first outbreak. Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Socio-Economic Recovery Plan anticipated community transmission was likely and remains the basis for how we respond to these impacts. Our sights are firmly set […]

The Influencers: Paul Lonsdale

I recently ran a place-making event called the Winter Fun Chill in the City for the Central City Business Association. We received great support from the locals and a wide range of citywide businesses enabling us to offer the central city as a platform where their brands could grow. It was hugely […]

John Bridgman

The Influencers: John Bridgman

One of the pleasing aspects of our work delivering anchor projects for Christchurch is the positive impact on suppliers. We’re spending over $10m a month in the city at the moment. We’ve profiled some of those suppliers in recent in-house video updates. Local company, John Jones Steel is producing 4500 tonnes of […]